BOONE — A Boone Police Officer was recently awarded the Dogwood Award by North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein.
BOONE — Audience members will enjoy the sounds of the roots of Appalachia as they ring through the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country thi… Read moreBecky Buller & Nu-Blu added to 'App Theatre live' schedule, performance to take place Dec. 7
BOONE — For the first time since 2019, the High Country Turkey Trot 5K Race and Fun Run / Walk took place Thanksgiving morning on the Boone Gr… Read moreHigh Country Turkey Trot 5K sees near record turnout on Thanksgiving
Blowing Rock hosted its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 26 this year following the Lighting of the Town on Friday, Nov. 25. The para… Read moreBlowing Rock celebrates the holiday season with downtown Christmas parade
BOONE — The Banff Mountain Film Festival is coming back to Boone, N.C. on Thursday March 30, Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1, presente… Read moreBanff Mountain Film Festival to return to App State
WATAUGA — The three candidates who led their respective races after absentee and provisional ballots were counted stayed ahead after a Nov. 28… Read moreLeading candidates don't change as recount concludes in three Watauga races
COVE CREEK — A one acre brush fire that burned in the Cove Creek Fire District Monday, Nov. 28, is under investigation, according to Watauga C… Read moreOne acre brush fire in Cove Creek district under investigation
GREENSBORO, NC — The Watauga High School Pioneer Playmakers were the Judges Choice for Distinguished Play during the North Carolina Theatre Co… Read morePioneer Playmakers earn 'Judges Choice' at state conference, earn individual awards
Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat. Read moreThis week in the archives: Telephones in Boone, local oil shortages, local trees sent to Iraq
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The following information is courtesy of the Boone Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Read morePolice reports
BOONE — Appalachian Voices released scorecards examining how electric cooperatives in North Carolina measured up across a number of areas, inc… Read moreAppalachian Voices releases 'scorecard' of rural electric cooperatives, grades Blue Ridge Energy
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The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects a… Read moreSheriff's reports
Grandfather Mountain kicked off the holiday season with a special delivery from mascot Milli… Read moreMillie the Bear delivers Christmas tree to Grandfather Mountain
HIGH COUNTRY – Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is partnering with Senior Care Service… Read moreARHS partnering with Senior Care Services to promote wellness communication, improved patient outcomes
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The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Register of Deeds Office website… Read moreLand transfers
WATAUGA — The Watauga County Board of Education heard audit and technology reports at the No… Read moreBoard of Ed hears audit and technology reports at November meeting
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BOONE — As the weather turns cold and our available daylight shortens, residents of the region can find a silver lining: Watauga High School’s… Read moreWatauga's annual High Country Holiday Classic basketball tournament draws near
WEST JEFFERSON — Over the days of Friday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 27, Ashe County High School hosted a junior varsity-only Thanksgiving b… Read moreWatauga JV basketball teams go undefeated at Ashe County Thanksgiving tournament
MORGANTON, NC — On Monday, Nov. 21, the district-level boy and girls middle school basketball teams traveled down to Morganton, North Carolina… Read moreWMS district-level basketball squads take on Walter Johnson
The following is a recap of middle school sports from the week of Monday, Nov. 21 to Friday, Nov. 25. Read moreWeek 4 Watauga middle school winter sports roundup
BOONE — Audience members will enjoy the sounds of the roots of Appalachia as they ring through the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country thi… Read moreBecky Buller & Nu-Blu added to 'App Theatre live' schedule, performance to take place Dec. 7
The following information was provided by AppHealthCare. Restaurant are inspected one to four times per year based on risk frequency, public s… Read moreWatauga County health inspections
BOONE — Boone’s Winter Farmers’ Market is returning for its seventh season to offer delicious, healthy, fresh local foods and products all win… Read moreBoone Winter Farmers Market opening day to take place Dec. 3
BOONE — “The spirits will move you in odd and hysterical ways” when “Scrooged” is screened during the Holiday Classic Film Series at the Appal… Read more'Scrooged' set for App Theatre’s Classic Film Series on Dec. 6
BOONE — The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country is again soliciting input from audience members and the general public to help select film… Read moreApp Theatre seeks suggestions for their Cinema Classics Series
